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Mr. Sheriaan :,taL-ed that the City will have to notify existing developers
or,malce some arrangements for plats now in the process on this matter.
Th� City Manager stated that he will Yiave to draw up,some sort of an
ordinance or resolution covering the property, or developments, in
process now, and bring it bo ihe City Council for consideration.
SUBURBAN GAu AGENCY MEETING:
Mr. Sheridan atated that he could not make the meeting of January 25th,
and asked if Mr. Nee could make it tor him. Mr. Nee said th�t he would
advise the City Manager.
ADJOURNMCNT•
There being no further l�usiness, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:
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Ma'vin . runsel�—
Secretary to the Council
COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUA,RY 5, 1962
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MAYOR - T, E. Greig
A regular meeting of ihe City Council was called to order by Mayor
Pro-tem Nee at 8:00 P.M.
I20LL CALL:
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Johanson, sheridan, Nee, Wollce(arrived at 9:20 P.M.)
Greig
APPROVAL OP P4INUTES:
Motion by Johanson to approve the minutes oL- the January 15, 1962
meeting. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, thexe being no nays,
the motion carried unanimrausly.
NEW BUSINESS•
OPENING OP BIDS ON TWO POLIC� CARS:
The City Manager opened the bids on the police cars, which were received
as listed below:
BIDD�R AND BID S�CURITY
Broadway Plymouth-DeSoto
1527 W. Broadway, Mpls.
Cett. Chec]c $210.00
CAR 1 CAR 2
$2a485.00 $2,475,00
TRADE TOTAL
IN SID
$855.00 $4,105.00
Midway I'ord Company
�1850 University Ave.
St. Paul, Minnesota
5% Bid Bond - Ag. ins. Co. $2,361.40 $2,361.40 $635.00 $4,Q87.80
Rivers Motors
656 Ea5t Main, Anoka, Minn.
Bank M.o. $333.18 No Bid
Hoplcins Motor Sales
Hopkins, Minnesota
5% Bid IIond - St. Paul
Pire and Marine Ins. Co.
$2,679.11
$6,183.40
(FOr Both
Cars)
$1,587.38$4.,596.02
$2,679.11 $985.Q0 $4,373.22
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Motion by Johanson to receive the bids and turn them over to the G`hie�
of-POlice for tabulation. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote,
there being,no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PUBLIC HEARING ON FINAL PLAT - CH11E2LEY ADDITION:
TYxere was no one present representing the developer. Motion by sheridan
to continue the hearing on the final plat of �harles Addition. Seconded
by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried
unanimously. �
PRELIMINAI2Y PLAT - 61-33 STEIGER TERRACE:
Mr. Steiger,presented the preliminary plat of Steiger Terrace. Mr.
Srown explained the street width on Pierce street which would be 50 feet.
Motion by Sheridan to accept this as the preliminary plat o£ Steiger's
Addition, and set,the public hearing for the final plat on February 19,
1962. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR SHOi2EWOOD REDECORATING:
The City Manager stated that he had received informal bids from Gullickson
and Develco, Inc. for redecorating the Bhorewood Lounge. The quotation
from Develco, Inc. was $995.00 plus $190.00 for re-doing the rug. The
quotation from Gu111ckson was $1,154.00 plus $150.00 for re-doing the rug.
The bid from Gullickson did include painting the tile on the ceiling.
There was discussion on the redecorating. Motion by Johanson that the
Council not accept the proposals for redecorating. Seconded by Sheridan.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, fihe motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Sheridan that the City Manager be �nstructed to draw up
specificati,ons and advertise £or bids on the redecorating of the Shorewood
Lounge. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, -
the motion��carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF SUNDAY CLOSING LEGISLATION:
Mr. Sheridan stated that he had attended a meeting of the businessmen
in Fridley at their request, and the businessmen had asked him to bring
the matter of Sunday closing to the attention of the Council, and place
it on the agenda. Mr. Sheridan stated that he does not recommend for
or against, but was bringing this matter up for consideratiohriby the
£ull Council, and he would recommend that the matter be turned over to
the City Attorney for comment and explanation of the various aspects oP
the proposed Sunday closing ordinance. He stated that there are strong
feelings on both sides on this matter. Motion Uy Sheridan to have the
City Attorney study the Sunday closing legislation, and inform the Council
of the ef�ect of the dif£erent sections of the proposed ordinance. Mr.
Sheridan withdrew the motion. Motion by Sheridan that the City Attorney
use the ordinance in the Council agenda as a model, and draw up an
ordinance fox the Council's consideration on the Sunday closing matter.
Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the
motion carried unanimously.
AWARDING OF BIDS ON TWO POLIC� CARS:
The Chief ai Poliee reported.that he had,tabulated the bids which were
received for the�police cars, and recommended that the low bid oE Midway
Ford in the amount of $4,087.80 be accepted. Motion by Sheridan to award
the bid for two police cars to Midway Ford Company for a net price of
$4,087,8Q. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being_no
nays, the motion carried unani.mously.
PLANNING COMNIISSION:
STREET LOCATION RECOMMENDATION - BLOCK 2, gp�,ING LAICE PAFtK L11KES�D�: <
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The P�anning Commission had recomm�nded that the origin�l map which was
reeommended to and approved by the City Council for filing at the County
be amended to shaw the changes as in drawing #5-1962, and again recommend
that the map of the entire area be filed properly with the County. Mr.
Nagel was present, and stated that there was only one person who had
objected to the oziginal street location at the Planning Commiss�on
meeting, and this gerson owned three lots in the area. wnich would have
been split by the original street location proposal. Th�s revised map
does a better job on the road location. Motion by Johanson to concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Seconded by Sheridan.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously,
PUBI,IQ IiEARING - REZONZNG REQiT�ST BY JA-KEN, INC. - LOTS 11 THROUQ3 16,
BLOCK 5, AND LOTS 10 THROUGH 14, BLOCIC 4, CITY VZEW ADDITION: m
The Planning Commission recommended that this rezoning
Motion��by Sheridan to concur in the recommendation of
Second�d by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being
carried unanimously.
BUILDTNG IIOARD MINUTES - JANUARY 30, 1961:
request be denied.
the Planning Commissio=
no nays, t$e motion
REQUE5T TO MOVE BUILDING - P11RK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - 37TH AND EAST
RIVER RDAD:
Park Construction had made a request to move a Butler type building to
their property at 37th and East River Road. The buildinq would be
located on the back part of their property near the railroad tracks.
The Building Board had recommended approval of this request. Motion by
Sheridan to approve the request for moving the Butler tyge building onto
their property by Park Construction Company. Seconded by Johanson.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimousl�a.
C,ONSIDERATION OF CROSSOVER ON TRUNK HIGHWAY $�65:
There was a request by Mr. Roy Peterson and Mr. Ray Shimek for a cross-
over at Station 232+00 on Trunk Highway #65. Mr.. Graydon Boeck from the
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Highway Department was present, and stated that there w�.11 be a State
Aid Street for which there will be a crossover in the area, and the next
crossover would be at 73rd Avenue which is also a StatedAid Street, and
one at Osborne Road. He stated that the Highway Department realizes that
this is not an expzessway, but would like to approach expreasway standards.
He stated that he did not �eel that the State should consider additional
crossovers in the area because of the two State Aid Streets. Mr. Johanson
suggested that the crossover at the railroad tracks be discontir�ued, and
this new crossover substituted in its place. Mr. Peterson stated that
he would need only one entrance to the highway £rosn his property. Mr.
Boeck stated that he had reviewed this situation with the Traffic Department
oF the Minnesota Highway Aepartment, and Mr. McC¢brey, and this was the
result of their discussion, that there should be no additional crossovers.
Mr. Peterson stated that he had purchased the land with the'understanding
that there was a crossover, and the crossover did show on the map. Mr. Boec]
suggested that the City and the landowner make a proposal,�and the State
would then act on itt. Mr. Nee said that the City and the landowner had
made a proposal, which was to add the crossover at Station 232. Mr. Boeck
stated that he would �ake the request under advisement;relative to
eliminating the crossover at the railroad tracks, and adding the new
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crossover.
Mr. F7o17ce_arrived at 9:20 P.M.
Mr. Peterson stated that he will put in a service driye and interior
streets on his own property.
OLD BUSINES:i•
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SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 203 REZONING PI�RTION OF SOUTHV�TEST '
QUARTER OF SECTION 11 - CRABTEtEE PETITION:
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The City Manager�read the ordinance. Motion by Wolke to accept this
as the second reading of the ordinance, and to have it published.
Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, ihe
motion carried unanimously.
SECOND'READIN6 OF ORDINANCE NO. 204 VACATING ALLEY - BLOCK 3, BENNETT
PALMER ADDITION•
The City Manager read the above ordinance. Motion by Johanson to accept
this as the'�,second,reading of the abova ordinance, and to have it pub-
lished. Seco,nded by Wolke, Upon a voice vote, there be�ng no nays,
the motion carried uAanimously.
SECOND READING OF pRDINANCE NO, 205 REZONING PART OF AUD��TOR'S SUBDIVISION
NO. 39' - ARS%TD f7ANSEIV PETITIOD7:
'i`he City Manager read the above ordinance. Motion by Wolke to accept this
as the second reading of the above ordxnance, and to have it published.
S2conded by'Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion
carzied unanimously.
VISITORS•
The City Manager stated that there is a problem as far as inqress and
egrzss at the interchange at East River Road and Highway #100. Mr.
Godward representing Northern Pump, and Franklin Manufacturing Company
was present, and stated that Northern Pump had 30 acres south oi
Downing Hox, and,about eight years ago a portion of the yroperty was
taken for an interchange, but there was some access lait, and now more
property had been,taken, and there is only a very small piece which
will he left for an access, and he does not feel �t'hat this is adequate.
IIe stated that he had been told by the A. D, Strong Company and the
David C. He11 Company, that the damages to the property would be
approximately $200,000.00. Pranlclin Manufacturing Company has about
ninetx acres on the east side oi the railroad tracks. He stated ihat
he felt that�there"should be a frontage road from University Avenue
to tne East Rives'Road, along Highway #100. There was a discussion
on the service road.
Mr. Wolke left the meeting.
Mr.�Boeck stated'ithat h� would like to have the Cduncil, and represent-
atives of the property-owners meet with Mr. MeCubrey, and other represent-
a�ives�of the Highw,g�y Department to go over this matter in detail. The
City Manager suggested the 12th of February,
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HIRING OF TEMPOFtARY HELP FOR Ti3E FIRE PREVENTI01d BUREAU:
The City Manager stated that $1,860.OD had been budgeted for a part-
time Fire Inspector. Mr. Ellis stated that the Fire Department would
like to hire Robert Aldrich on a temporary basis for the purpose of
setting up Fire Prevention files and making the initial.inspections at
a rate of $1.90 per hour. Mr. Ellis stated that Mr. Aldrich would wor7s
only tTao months,'�so that there would he some money le£L- in the budget
for re-inspection. Mr. Nagel stated that the Fire Insurance Underwriters
Bureau makes inspection o� these premzses, and points �ut to the owner
what is wrong, so that the owner ean correct the hazards. Mr. Ellis
stated that he realized this, and that the intention of the Fire Depart-
ment was to utilize the £iles of the Fire Underwriters in setting up�
the City's own files, and use this as a starting point. Mr. Johanson
asked what happened to the idea of hixing a full-time Fire Chief. Mr.
Hughes stated that he felt that Mr. Aldrich could do a good job, andw�
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was the only man available Eor a two month period of time in the Fire
Department. Mr. Johanson stated that he would go along with Mr. Aldrich
setting up the filing system, but wanted to make sure that tj�ere was a
good public relations policy. Mr. Ellis stated that the work in the
Fire Prevention Bureau is becoming greater, and someone wou,ld have to be
hired to do some of this, as it could not be done entirely on a volunteer
basis. Mr. sheridan stated that the person selected should work closely
with the Insurance Underwriters. Motion by Sheridan to authorize the
City Manager to expend money budgeted for Fire Prevention for a Fire
Prevention employee at $1.90 per hour, and to hire Robert Aldrich on a
temporary basis for this work. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote,
there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
PRELIMINAFtY PLAT - CfiARLES ADDITION:
The preliminary plat of the Charles Addition was presented. Motion by
Sheridan to accept this as the preliminary plat of Charled Addition,:
Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion
carried unanimously. ,
PUBLIC HEAI2ING - FINAL PLAT - CHARLEY ADDITION:
No one appeared for or against thc�s final plat. Motion by Johanson
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to close the public hearing on the Pinal plat oi Charles Addition.
Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the
motion carrled unanimously.
APPROVAL OF PINAL PLAT - CHARLEY ADDITION:
Motion by Johanson to accept this as the final plat of,Charles Addition.
Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the
motion carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES:
Motion by Johanson to appoint Kenneth Kravik as GenEral Chairman of
the Planning Commission. seconded by Sheridan. Upon,a yoice vote,
there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Johanson to appoint Vern Bandel as the Chairman of the Plats
and Subdivisions Sub-committee. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice
vote, there being no,nays, the motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Sheridan to appoint G`harles Johanson as the Chairman of the
Building Standards Sub-committee. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
CLAIMS-
Motion by Johanson to approve Public Utility Claims 1714 through 1744.
Seconded by 5heridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the
motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Sheridan to approve Liquor Claims 3824 through 3871. Seconded
by Johanson. Ul�on a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Johanson to approve General Claims 5820 through 5921. Seconded
by Sheridan. U�on a voice vote, there being no nays, �Yse motion carried
unanimously.
LICENS�S:
Motion by Johaneon to approve the following licenses;
PLUMBING
Di's Plumbing Company
3404 Newtan Avenue North
� r��nc�'�n' �� M i nr,��sot a
t�yc Joe DiSene�a�tto New
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SOLICITOR'S LICENSE
r•ire Warning Company
3504 Newton'AVenue North
Minneapolis, Minaesota
SERVICE STATION ,i,ICEN5E
Roger Christenson
6501 Main Street Northeast
� Fridley 21, Minnesota
SALE SMEN •
Ray H. Meyer
Charles Baughman
William Balaban
dba: Roger's Conoco
� 6389 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley 21; Minnesota
Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the
motion carried unanimously.
SOLICITOR'S LICENSE:
Motion by�Sheridan to withdraw the approval o� the solicitor's license
for Eire Warning�COmpany, and approve sub�ect to the City Manager having
authority to refrain from issuing the license, unless upon investigation
there is reason to believe the license should be granted, then the City
Manager is'a�i�thorized to grant the license. Seconded by Johanson.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
ESTIMATES: "
Mr. Brown, 'City Engineer, stated that the estimates were all acceptable
for payment with the exception of the estimate of Comstock and Davis,
Inc. for Project No. 2-1960-Streets, in the amount of $1,237.34, to permit
checking of an apparent clerical error. Motion by Johanson to approve the
following•'estimates:'
Comstock and Davis, Inc.
1446 County�Road "J"
Minneapolis 21, Minnesota
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Prolect
Sewer and Water
Project No. 48C
i#6 Est.
Water Pro,7ect No. 34E
#$6 Est.
Water Project No. 34H-2
#2 Est.
Water Project No. 34H-3
#3 Est. +
Amount
$1,110.13
$ 20.25
$ 30�.50
$ 260.75 �
Water Project No. 34G
-I�=4 Est. $ 508.50
Street Project No. 1961-3
rt2 Est. $ 63.00
Water Project No. 34H-4
#2 Est. $ 239.63
Water Pro,7ect No. 34D
#7 Est. $ 37.13
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StoYm Sewer Project No. 52
1�3 Est. $ 175.50
Sanitary at¢tl Storm Sewer
Project No. 24B -#14 Est.$ 170.25
Sanitary ard Storm Sewer �
Project No. 24A 8#17 Est.$ 313.00
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Street Project No. 1961-1
" . #6 Es�t. $1,931.00
Sc�caer and Water - Project
- No. 48A - i#6 �st. $2,627.50
Sewer and Water - Project
No. 48B - #�6 $st. $ 974.00
Street Pro�ect No. 1960-2
#14 Est. • $ 21.38
Well Pro�ect No. 2,3,4,5
#6 Est. . $ 27.00
Water Pro�ect No. 34F
#3 Est. $ 129.00
Sewer and Water,- Project ,
. No. 48B - #7 Est. $ 257.63
Sewer and water - Project -
No. 48A - #7 Est. - $2,054.75
Sanitary aUtl Storm Sewer
Project No. 24A
#18 Est. � $ 63.00
Water - Project No. 34D
#8 Est. $ 20.25
Water - Project No. 34H-4.
#3 Est. $ 211.50
Water Pro�ect No. 34G
. #5 Est. � $ 164.25
Water - Project No. 34H-3
#4 Est. $ 164.50
Sewer and Water - Project
No. 48C - #7 Est. $ 108.50
Street Project No. 1961-1
�k7 Est. $ 591.25
Sanitary Sewer and Storm
Sewer - Project No. 24B
, #15 Es�. $ 74.00
Water Project No. 34H-2
�#3 Est. �" 304.50
Water Project No. 34E
#7 Est. • $ 20.25
tiVater Pro�ect_No. 34F
� #4 Est. $ 218.25
Storm Sewer - Project No.
51 - #1 Est. Pinal $ 239.50
Storm Sewer - Project No. l
52, Sched. A-#1 Est, Final $ 632.70
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5946„Pleasant Avenue
Minneapalis, Minnesota
Storm Sewer - Project No.
52, Sched. B- Est. #1 Final
Sewer Project No. 49
#1 Est. Fina1
TOTAL
Water Project No. 34H-2
#3 Est.
$ 125.38
$1,333.59
$15,496.32
$11,527.16
Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vota, there being no nays, the motion -
carried usanimously. Mr. Brown stated that there are some projects in ,
which a lot of re-inspection and re-sta'king is required, and there is a
question of whether the City, or the Contractor, should stand the cost
o£ this re-inspection and re-staking.
ESTIMATE OF JACK FISCHER WELL COMP�,INY AND PUTNAM COMPANY:
Mr. Kohlan, City At'torney, rea$ a memo which he had prepared regarding
the money due the Putnem Company and the Jack Fischer Well Company, and
the penalties'for not completing the contract by the required time.
Mr. Kohlan stated that 82� days had elapsed to date over the contract
deadline. Mr. Kohlan stated thai: the City should not pass final �udgment
on the amount of penalty until such time as the City hears from the
Putnam Company. Mr. Sheridan stated that he felt that if the contract
had a penalty, it should be exercised. Motion by Johanson to approve
the claim of the E.,H. Putnam Company in the amount o� $8,900.00, and
o£ the Sack Fischer We11 and Pump Company in the amount of $11,700.00
less the $100.00 per day penalties, Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a
voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
CIiANGE ORl]ER NO. 2- STORM SEWER PROJECT NO. 49:
Mr. Les Knutson of Comstock and Davis, Inc. presented Change order �}2
for Stozm Sewer Project No. 49 for approval. Motion by Johanson to
approve Change Order #2 for Storm Sewer Project Aib. 49. Seconded by
Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried
unanimously. -
MINUTES OF THE FRIDLEY RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - JANUARY 18 1962:
Motion by Sheridan to receive the minutes and place them on fi1e.
Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF RE-CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES:
This matter was tabled until the Council could inspect some of the
recodifications prepared by Vennum, Newhall, Acltman and Goetz.
RESOLUTION NO. 7-1962 COMMENDING PAUL SEGNER:
The City Manager read the above resolution. Motion by Sheridan to
adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote,
there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sheridan
stated that the resolution presented should be presented other than
�ust as a typewritten sheet. He suggested having it hand lettered.
CONSIDERATION OF RADIO MAINTENANCE CONTRACT:
The City Manager explained that the City had installed the radio equip-
ment about two yeaxs ago, and had been having it serviced on an hourly
basis, but that the parties doing the servicing of �the radios would not
continue on this bas,is, and will not do, the work unless they have a
yearly contract. The City had an offer from the Motorola Company L-or
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such a contract, and the City Manager stated that he £elt that it was
a goad offer, and a good contract. Motion by Sheridan to authorize
i:he City Managcr i:o enter into an agreement with Motorola Company for
the maintenance o£ the'radio equipment. Seconded by.JOhahson. Upon
a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
BUIL➢ING PERMIT REQiJS'STFi:
REQUEST IIY B 1llVD B INVESTMENT COMPANY FOR AN APARTMENT BUILDING ON LOT5
4 THROUGH 13 AND LOTS 18 THROUGH 22 BLOCK 9 fiAM2LTON'S',ADDITION AND
ON LOTS 4 THROUGH 8 AND LOTS 23 THROUGH 27 BLOCK 9 HAMILTON'9 ADDITION
TO MECI7ANICSVILI,E: �
Moi:ion by Johanson to approve the above two building permits, subject to
the approval of the Building Inspector. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a
voice vote, there being no nays, tkie motion carried unanimously. -
BUILDI�+TG PERMIT REQUEST HY ART CFIR25TENSON - 6390 UNIVERSITY AVENUE -
ADD Oi3T0 PILLING 5'PATION:
Mr. Johanson stated that the building should be dressed up more on the
tronL-, and the block walls would have to be painted. Motion by Johan;on
to table this until the next meeting. seconded by Sheridan. Upon a
voice voL-e, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
S. C. 5MILEY AND ASSOCIATES:
Mr. Johanson stated that the last bill the City had paid for the S. C.
Smiley and Assr�ciates was supposed to be the last one. Mr. Johanson
stated that they had completed the work that they had been asked to do.
ESTIMATES PROCEDURE:
NU:. Sheridan stated that the estimates
time each month, and a schedule set up
wlzen the bi11s vrould be paid, and the
would be coming in E-or consideration,
L-ime each monL-h.
53RD AUENITG - RLSOLUTION NO, 8-1962:
should be brought in at
so that the contractors
City would ]cnow when the
and they would be done a
a specific
would lcnow
estimates
the same
P�U_. Sheridan s���ed that he had had a ca11 �rom Mr. MaFadden of the
Hiyhway De�artment, and Mr. Mci'adden had brought up tltie question of
53zd Avenue. NIr. Sheridan stated that he ie.lt that it �as a good idea
L-o have 53rd Avenue put in by the Hi9`hway Department from Highway #65
�o University Avenue. Mr. Brown stated that there is a problem of re-
locating the water main from the pumphouse in this ar0a. Mr_ Sheridan
stated thac he did not feel that the question oi 53rd i� necessarily
t9_ed in with,l-he storm sewer ciuestion. Motion by Sheridan to adopt the
reso]_ution apjaroviny 53rd Avenue irom Aighway {�65 to University Avenue.
Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion
cara:ieQ unanimously.
[\DJOURD7P'fEN'P :
There being no L-urther business, Mr. Johanson moved that the meeting
-be adjourned. Secanded by Sheiidan. Upon a voice vote, there being
no nays, Lhe motion carried unanimously. ,
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MaivlYf't,. "Ti�uns .
S�cretary to the Council
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MAYOR - T. E. Greig
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COUNCIL MINUTES - FE$RUARY 1�?, i962
I� special meeting o£ the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Pr.o-tem N�e al-._8:10 P.M.
Members Present; Nee, Sohanson, tiheriaan, Wo17ce
Members Absent: Mayor Greiy
CONSIDERATION OF ACCESS TO PROP�P�TY IMP�DTATELY NORTH OF' �PRUNK I3ICHT^IAY
�f].QO ON THk� EAST SIDE OF EAS�' PIV�R P.OAD:
NLr. Godward, Consultinc� Engineer -Lo Northern Pump, explai_ned tlie iee.ling
of Northern Pump officials, that the minimum access pravided by the
State I3ighway Uepartment to their property on the northeast corner oi
T. H. #r100 and East River Roacl would greatly anterfere wi.th �he development
oF this property. He explained that the oft-icials would �rePer to obtain
better access to the property, rather than a large condemnation settlement,
feeling that the tax revenue irom the property would be greatly beneficial
to the City and School District. Mr. Taylor from the 1aw firm representing
Northern Pump, added some comments l:o the statement by Mr. Godward. Nlr.
McCUbrey of the State Highway Department said that the Sta�e absolutely
would not permit a crossover on �ast River 12oad any closer to the inter-
change at intersection oi T.H. ��100 and East,River Road, than was presentl,y
provided. The State also, would not provide a service rozd from th� one
access point southerly into the Northern Pump property, Mr. T�larren
Puelston from Franklin Manuiacturing Company also discussed access to ihe
property owned by Franklin Manufacturing Company, which �.s immediately
east oF the Northern Pump property, and north of T,H. #100, and asked the
State if some additional access could be provided onto University Avenue
near the northern edge of their property. Mr. McCubrey stated that the
State could not permit any access Erom 57th Street Northeast, southerly
to T.H. #100. '�he Council too}c no action in this matter, and Mr. McCubrey
stated that shortly the Sta�e Highway Department would present plans for
a temporary road system dura.ng con�truction ot ihe brid�es and inter-
change raads at t'his intersection.
CONSIDEP,ATION OF CROSSOVER AT STI�TTON 232+00 ON T.H. #i65:
�1'he Caty Council's request to have the crossover constructed at Station
232+00 on T.H. #65, as originall_y approved by the City Council, was clls-
cussed with NLr. McCubrey. Mr. NIcCU3�rey stated that the State would
provide a crossover at 73rd Avenue Northeast, and remove the crossover at
73? Avenue Northeast, and that they would be willing to place the cross-
over at Station 232+00, and remove the crossover immediately north oF
the Minnesota Transfer Railway tracks, provided the property owners on
boL-h sides oP T.H. #65, north oi the crossover at the railroad traGcs,
vaere willing to agree to the removal of said crossover. Mr. McCubrey
as]ced that the consent of the property owners be put zn writing, and
subm�.tted to the State Highway Department, and the Council asked the
Ch.ty Manager tp obtain said ].etters,
CONSID�RATION OF 53RD AVENU� NORTHEAST BETWEEN UNIVERSITY AND T.HIl ��I�S:
Tl�ere was a discussion relative to what the Council had agreed upon
when the resolution agreeing to have the 5tate construct 53rd Avenue
Northeast had been passed. The Council's understanding at the time
o� passage of the resolution, was that the State would put in 53rd
Avenue Northeast from University to T.H. �65, at a 44 Ioor width.
The present planning of the State appeared to be to construc� this
road only from 7th,Street to T.H. #65. The City Manager stated that
a revised resolution, as revised by the State Highway Department,
covering this situation would be presented to the Council at the Council
meeting on I'ebruary 19th for their consideration, Mr. McCubrey stated
that the construction of 53rd Avenue Northeast from University Avenue
to T.H. �65 at a 44 �oot width probably would be agreed to by the �
SL-ate IIighway Department.